Senior Crown Counsel

Role Summary

Provide legal advice as well as prosecute cases in order to maintain the integrity of the legal system in a professionalmanner.

Role Responsibilities

1.Develop and maintain a sound, in-depth knowledge of

global and Virgin Islands legal, regulatory and policyframeworks and best practices in anti-money laundering, CFT and PF, including related assessments of the VirginIslands.

2.Provide legal advice and analysis to Ministries and Departments, and attend meetings to provide legal assistanceon AML/CFT/PF matters.

3.Serve as Senior Counsel in the Courts, particularly concerning AML/CFT/PF matters.

4.Prepare cases, opinions, legal communications, and documents, including managing document preparation, filing,and service.

5.Prepare for adjudication of matters, negotiate amicable settlements: contract or court.

6.Respond or collaborate on responses to domestic and international questionnaires concerning AML/CFT/PFmatters.

7.Prepare and manage outgoing requests for legal assistance and advise on incoming letters of request whenrequired.

8.Attend /Participate in relevant workshops and seminars and assist with presentations.

9.Prepare for and attend any stage of domestic and international AML/CFT/PF assessments, including collaborationwith other domestic stakeholders.

10.Serve on various committees as required.

11.Supervise and lead Crown Counsel in the management of cases.

12.Perform any other related duties as required by Supervisor or any other senior officer in order to contribute to theeffectiveness and efficiency of the Department.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor of Laws Degree or equivalent

Certificate of Legal Education (CLE) or Bar Professional Training Course Certificate (BPTC)

Admitted as a legal practitioner in the Virgin Islands or imminent Call or other common law

Bar qualifications

Five (5) years post-qualification experience

Qualification or certification related to AML/CFT or compliance

Knowledge & Skills

Expert

knowledge of Government structure, policies and procedures

Expert knowledge of global anti-money laundering/ legal and regulatory framework, and best practice - experience in implementation preferred

Senior Crown Counsel

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Expert knowledge of global CFT/PF legal and regulatory frameworks and best practice

Expert knowledge of the Government’s vision and strategy for anti-money laundering, terrorist financing andproliferation financing

Strong critical thinking, analytical thinking, negotiating, interpersonal and organisational skills

Strong ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally

Expert knowledge of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Rules

Sound knowledge of applicable statutes and statutory interpretation

Sound knowledge of and experience in Court proceedings

Ability to master and interpret legislation

Sound knowledge of the use of standard office equipment

Ability to work under pressure

Sound legal research skills

Sound supervisory skills